Snow Business, December 2016

2016 ALL STARS OF SNOW ICE Tom Shea Area Manager JC GROUNDS MANAGEMENT DANVERS MA A tremendous sense of urgency sets Tom Shea area manager of JC Grounds Management apart in the office Tom is the epitome of a snow warrior for our company says his supervisor Jeremy Fish ASM Putting his customer and team before himself Fish says Shea lives and breathes the companys core values and always goes the extra mile to ensure customers receive first class service First to volunteer for the tough assignments Shea relishes opportunities to take on challenges He is viewed by colleagues as a leader and role model Shea manages an office park environment with 13 buildings each with different needs opening closing times site specific requirements and service levels Tom is able to deftly manage each customers needs with an eye toward safety while maintaining profitability for the company Fish says Brian Taylor Subcontractor THE GREENER SIDE INKSTER MI P ersonnel at The Greener Side believe a company is only as good as its team which makes Owner Wayne Michalak CSP thankful that the company signed on Brian Taylor as a subcontractor three years ago Brian Taylor makes our company shine he says noting that Taylor has proven to be invaluable with his work quality positive attitude and team player spirit Business Manager Crystal OConnor agrees Brian is always happy and up for anything I remember a snow event that lasted through the night and well into the next day When I called Brian to ask him to tighten up some accounts for us after being out all night he was still his usual positive self and more than willing to do what was needed she says Michalak adds Whenever Brian goes out we know that the work will be stellar He truly loves being out in the snow and it shows Hes skillful efficient and passionate about his work 44 SNOW BUSINESS DECEMBER 2016 www sima org snowbusiness His responsibilities include operational duties such as getting equipment delivered smoothly running safety meetings leading in the field by monitoring roles enforcing and backing up the safety culture etc JC Grounds Management just acquired a new site a large local hospital Tom has already created a plan for it a poster sized map this is whats going to go where and timing for various jobs Fish says Area managers are expected to do their best to contribute to safety customer satisfaction and profitability Many people are able to achieve one or two of the three but the true All Stars are able to marry all three Fish says He deserves the recognition Hes such a hard worker who started as a field guy and is now working toward operations manager He is honestly and truthfully a huge asset to me

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